READER COMPLAINT

COVID-19: Can I come on a visa-on-arrival for a new job offer in UAE?

While work permits are not being issued for people outside UAE, tourists can soon come in

Last updated:
Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor, Living in UAE Editor
2 MIN READ
1/17
Can you come in to the UAE for a new job offer?
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2/17
A Gulf News reader, who wishes to work in the UAE and has a job offer from Dubai, raised the query.
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3/17
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4/17
The paperwork for the new job was put on hold because of COVID-19 related restrictions.
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5/17
From July 7, visitors will be allowed to enter the UAE.
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6/17
The reader is worries about losing the job offer.
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7/17
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8/17
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9/17
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10/17
The reader requested the authorities to consider issuing work permits for people outside the UAE as well.
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11/17
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12/17
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation confirmed that work permits are currently not being issued for people outside the UAE.
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13/17
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14/17
Work permits are being issued for those inside the UAE.
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15/17
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16/17
From July 7, tourists will be allowed to enter the UAE.
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17/17
Visa on arrival will be issued, as normal. Find out which countries are on the list here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1579613372828?
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